1992 Western Star CONVENTIONAL recalls

NHTSA lists 4 model-level recall records for this year, make, and model. These records may apply to your vehicle; confirm your specific VIN with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

Recall records

Suspension: Front: Springs: Coil springs11/09/199494V221000

THE ALUMINUM REAR SPRING SHACKLE BRACKETS HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS WHICH CAN LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE BRACKETS FROM THE FRAME RAIL.

Consequence

THE SUSPENSION CAN DROP DOWN ON ONE SIDE, CAUSING A REDUCTION OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPRING BRACKETS.

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; INDEPENDENT FRONT; ATTACHING MECHANISM; SPRING; COIL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND TRUCK TRACTORS.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT WESTERN STAR AT1-604-868-6222. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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Equipment: Recreational vehicle/trailer07/13/199393V117000

THE BURN RATE FOR THE MATTRESS TICKING EXCEEDS THE 4 INCHES PER MINUTE REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS 302, "FLAMMABILITY OF INTERIOR MATERIALS."

Consequence

EXCESSIVE BURN RATES OF INTERIOR MATERIALS PRESENTS ANINCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS IN CASE OF A FIRE.

Remedy

REPLACE THE MATTRESS TICKING WITH NEW COVERS THAT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.

SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; MATTRESS; FMVSS 302.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SLEEPERS WITH DOUBLE BUNKS.

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Engine and engine cooling: Exhaust system: Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe01/05/199696V022000

THESE HEAVY TRUCKS WERE EQUIPPED WITH EXHAUST MUFFLERS WITHOUT HEAT SHIELDING.

Consequence

SOMEONE WORKING BEHIND THE CAB COULD CONTACT THE HOT MUFFLER CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY. ALSO SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH DECK PLATES WITH NO GRAB HANDLES FOR ACCESS.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL MUFFLER SHIELDS AND, WHERE NECESSARY, GRAB HANDLES.

SYSTEM: EXHAUST; MUFFLER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS AND TRUCK/TRACTORS. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT WESTERN STAR AT 1-604-860-3319. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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Equipment: Recreational vehicle/trailer01/01/199595V014000

STRAPS HOLDING THE SLEEPER UPPER BUNK IN THE RAISED POSITION CAN RELEASE WITHOUT WARNING.

Consequence

IF THE RESTRAINING STRAP RELEASES SUDDENLY, THEBUNK FALLS WITHOUT WARNING AND CAN STRIKE AN OCCUPANT SITTING IN THE LOWER BUNK CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER BUNK RETAINING STRAPS WITH AN IMPROVED AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY BELT STYLE DESIGN STRAP.

SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; BUNK SLEEPER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DOUBLE SLEEPER BUNKS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, CONTACT WESTERN STAR AT 1-604-868-6222. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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